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China reaffirms its opaque nuclear posture
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pentagon report published in late 2023 tabulated 500 operational nuclear warheads in China, a figure that had increased to 600+ by late 2024. By 2030, China will have a predicted 1,000 nuclear warheads.
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Donald Trump holds Oval Office meeting on Venezuela amid questions on US s
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The deliberations came as the US has stepped up pressure on Venezuela through strikes on "drug boats" and a significant military build-up in the Caribbean under "Operation Southern Spear." The Pentagon has deployed more than a dozen warships and around 15,000 troops to the region.
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Former Pentagon official supports Takaichi's Taiwan comments, criticises B
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ely Ratner, who was the assistant secretary of defence for Indo-Pacific security affairs from 2021 to this year, stated that Takaichi's comments about Taiwan merely echoed Japan's official stance on the matter.
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US approves potential arms sale to Taiwan
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The proposed package includes non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF) aircraft, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US Department of War, said in a s
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"We will track, map, hunt, and kill them": Pentagon Chief Hegseth on US st
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike, which was conducted in international waters, Hegseth said. "All three terrorists were killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike."
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China's aggressive military posturing deepens fears of conflict in Indo-Pa
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pentagon chief Hegseth reiterated that while Washington does not seek confrontation, it "will continue to firmly defend its interests" and maintain sufficient military presence to ensure regional stability.
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US considering plans to target illegal narcotics facilities inside Venezue
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to officials, the President has also not ruled out taking a diplomatic approach with Venezuela to stem the flow of drugs into the US, even after talks were cut off with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in recent weeks.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes emergency landing in UK af
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK after a windshield crack was detected during his return from a NATO meeting. The Pentagon said the landing was "based on standard procedures," and everyone on board, including Hegseth, was safe.
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Trump says six narcoterrorists killed as US conducts strike on vessel off
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced that the military struck a drug-trafficking vessel off Venezuela, killing six people. He said the boat was linked to a terrorist group. The Pentagon has defended similar strikes, while critics question their legality and the growing tensions with Venezu
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US officials deny rumors of troops returning to Afghanistan, reject claims
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pentagon source said that "no US troops are in Afghanistan," while a senior diplomat confirmed there were "no plans or negotiations to re-establish a military presence in the country."
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Trump admin to provide Ukraine with intelligence to strike targets deep in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The intelligence-sharing agreement allows the Pentagon and US intel agencies to help Kyiv target oil refineries, pipelines and other infrastructure that provide the Kremlin with revenues and resources needed to sustain its bloody war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal said.
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US Defence Secretary summons 800 generals, admirals to unprecedented Virgi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The directive calls for top officers to attend a Tuesday meeting at Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia, where Hegseth is expected to deliver a short address on military standards and "warrior ethos." Invitations were sent to all officers with the rank of brigadier general or rear
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